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Wayne Man Pleads Guilty to VA Fraud in Maine
Bangor, Maine – Lawrence A. Stewart, 48, of Wayne, Maine, has admitted to stealing over $53,000 in Veterans Administration disability compensation.
According to court records, Stewart received additional VA disability compensation from October 2011 to January 2015 based on unemployability, despite being gainfully employed. He provided falsified documentation to the VA, underreporting his employment and income.
Stewart faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release for his crime.
The investigation was conducted by the VA Office of the Inspector General.
Lawrence A. Stewart, the defendant in this case, is scheduled to be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.
Stewart received over $53,000 in overpayments to which he was not entitled, a result of his theft of public money.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine is handling the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Ruge representing the government.
Contact Chris Ruge at (207) 945-0373 for more information.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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